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Location : Tamil Nadu
Tourist Attractions : Rock Fort Temple, Thiruvanaikkaval, Kallanai
Local Tongue : Tamil, Hindi
STD Code : (91) - 431
Best time to Visit : November to March


About Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli or Trichy is a holy city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, known for the beautiful Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, situated on Sri Rangam island. The entire state of Tamil Nadu, in fact the whole of south India is known for its artistically constructed temples, but none better perhaps than those found here in the revered city of Tiruchirapalli. The Jambukeshwara temple is another such structure which is visited by numerous devotees throughout the year. Other attractions around the city include the opulent Rock Fort and Thiruvanaikkaval.

Climate & Best time to Visit
The climate in Tiruchirapalli is warm and humid almost throughout the year. Summers (March to June) can be extremely hot while winters (November to February) are pleasant. The best time to visit the place is from November to March. Cotton clothes are recommended throughout the year.

Religious Attractions in Tiruchirapalli
Rock Fort Temple
Situated 272 ft above the city are the ruins of the ancient rock fort. The rocky outcrop on which it is built is believed to be one of the oldest in the world. The major highlight of the area is however the temple dedicated to Lord Vinayaka. A series of 437 steps cut into rock lead to the temple, which is a beautiful description of Hindu temple architecture.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
The beautiful Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is situated on the Sri Rangam Island in the middle of Cauvery river. The huge temple was built between the 13th and 18th century by a number of dynasties including the Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar rulers, Cheras and Hoysalas.

Sri Jambukeshwara Temple
Built during the 16th century, the temple is situated at a short distance from the Ranganathaswamy temple and is adorned with beautiful interiors and a massive central courtyard. The temple and its ramparts, murals, idols and carved brackets are an excellent example of the Dravidian style of architecture.

Thiruvanaikkaval
Named after the elephant Thiruvanaikkaval, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, the temple is an important shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated just 6 km from Tiruchirapalli, the structure houses five huge walls and seven giant gopurams, constructed in a fine form of Dravidian architecture.

Other Attractions in Tiruchirapalli
Kallanai
Situated just 20 km from Trichy, the place has a dam built by King Karikala Chola in the early 2nd century.

Mukkombu
Mukkombu is a picturesque spot situated just 18 km from Tiruchirapalli city. Ideal as a picnic and hangout spot, the place attracts a number of visitors all round the year.

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Stay At
Tiruchirapalli is home to some of the finest temples in the country, thus making it a most visited haunt for pilgrims from all over the world. The place boasts of some fine hotels and resorts such as Femina Hotel (3 star equivalent, situated on Williams Road just 5 km from airport, 0.5 km from railway station & 0.5 km from bus stand), Royal Southern Hotel (3 star, situated on Race Course Road just 6 km from airport, 0.5 km from railway station & 0.5 km from bus stand), Jenney's Residency (3 star, situated on McDonalds Road just 6 km from airport, 0.5 km from railway station & 0.5 km from bus stand) and Hotel Sangam (4 star, situated on Collector's Office Road just 7 km from airport, 1 km from railway station & 0.5 km from bus stand).

Getting There
By Air : The domestic airport at Trichy is located just 5 km from the main city. Indian Airlines and other private airlines connect the city with other major Indian destinations including Delhi and Chennai. There are a few international connections as well from cities like Sharjah, Colombo and Kuwait.

By Rail : The city is well connected by rail to all the major Indian cities. The railway station is located inside the main city.

By Road : Trichy is connected to rest of south India through a network of well built roads. State transport buses as well as local buses ply regularly throughout the state, starting from the two bus stands, the Central Bus Station and Chinthamani Bus Station. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the available means of local transport.

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